Manager, Yayasan Affin

Affin Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Affin Bank Berhad is seeking a senior leader to partner the CEO in building and scaling Yayasan AFFIN as a high-impact CSR arm. You will set strategic direction, establish governance, and drive donation solicitation with measurable impact.

In a lean environment, you will develop sustainable programmes, manage internal and external stakeholders including NGOs and regulators, and prepare board-ready reports to support governance and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Sustainability or related field.
• 6–10 years in strategic or project roles, sustainability, or NGO management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in lean environments.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and regulatory requirements including SSM.

Responsibilities

• Shape Yayasan AFFIN’s strategic direction into actionable plans and roadmaps.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee end-to-end donation solicitation and reporting.
• Develop CSR roadmap with KPIs, impact measurement and transparency.
• Engage internal stakeholders and external partners to drive high impact.
• Prepare board papers and governance reports.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Job description

Create the future with Affin! You too can make a difference. We continuously innovate to transform our financial services landscape - making banking better and easier. Join us at AFFIN, where the open minds meet and be inspired by a shared commitment to great work. You too can make a difference.

Job Purpose

To partner the CEO in building, operationalising and scaling Yayasan AFFIN as a high-impact CSR arm of the AFFIN Group. This role drives both strategy and execution; establishing governance in donation solicitation and utilisation of fund, developing sustainable programmes, and ensuring measurable social impact; within a lean environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in shaping Yayasan AFFIN’s strategic direction and translating it into actionable plans, roadmaps and priorities
• Establish and operationalise governance frameworks, policies, processes and requirements (including regulatory and SSM compliance)
• Oversee end-to-end donation solicitation towards CSR programmes, including design, budgeting, implementation and reporting
• Drive development of a structured CSR roadmap with clear KPIs, impact measurement and transparency in mobilising solicited funds
• Aligning initiatives, stakeholders and priorities to ensure coherence, scalability and high impact
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (NGOs, regulators, community leaders)
• Evaluate, monitor and report impacts, ensuring transparency and alignment to AFFIN Group’s objectives
• Prepare high-quality reports, proposals and board papers, ensuring strong governance and decision support

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Sustainability or related field
• 6-10 years of relevant experience in strategic/project roles, sustainability, or foundation/NGO management
• Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean setup
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance and regulatory requirements (including exposure to SSM-related matters)
• Proven experience in stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leadership and external partners
• Strong communication and writing skills, with experience preparing management or board-level materials
• High level of ownership, maturity and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated leadership potential with the capacity to grow into a future leadership role

People are the heart of AFFIN BANK. We have a positive and supportive environment where we celebrate people’s personal growth and encourage them to be the best versions of themselves, both in the workplace and in their community. Join AFFIN as we evolve to become a financial institution of the future, embracing innovation and technology to deliver unrivaled customer service. We're looking for colleagues who share our values and are ready to live them every day. Explore the exciting opportunities and make a real impact on the future of finance. Come be a part of our journey today!

“Always About You” At AFFIN, we strive to always connect and engage with our customers, to understand their changing needs and aspirations better. It represents our passion and commitment to the community we operate in, enabling us to quickly respond to changes and provide a personalised experience. At AFFIN, our people are aligned to our values of customer centricity, creativity and value creation. Our tagline “Always about you”, was crafted to drive loyalty and build our reputation as a creative and innovative financial organisation. Our people are at the heart of what we do and remain the focus of our customer centric culture. It’s about the initiatives we take in understanding and prioritising our stakeholders; our customers, employees and shareholders. As we venture through this metamorphosis journey, we are aware of their ever-changing needs and are embracing the new ways of this digital dimension. We put our hearts and minds into everything we do, to ensure that everyone we touch, receives unrivalled customer service.